Study Guide

Objective

You can creatively and critically apply your knowledge in a design process.
You can set targets, research questions, and the frame of reference for your project.
You can choose the applicable research methods for the project.
You can create an essay with references and understand academic writing style.
You learn to conduct literature reviews.

Content

How to describe the development of a project?
How to report (research, development process and outcomes) and use the required appendices?
How to write essays related to game theory?

Materials

Study material is in LEARN study environment.

Teaching methods

Learning route based on a working week
You will attend teaching and guidance sessions as specified in the schedule. Your study routine is determined by the scheduled group sessions and by the self-study assignments.

Learning route that accelerates the studies
If you have acquired prior learning in the subject (fully/partially), contact the teacher in charge prior the course to discuss whether you have the competence required and what are the methods of demonstrating that competence. If you are unable to attend all the classes due to other courses, you are required to complete the learning assignments independently.

Work-based learning route
You need to contact the course teacher prior the course to agree on development assignments that you will perform at your workplace. You are required to prove your learning both in theory and practice by giving a presentation at Game Design show and tell day.

Employer connections

Research and development project is attributable to the essential requirements of the professional field and working life and supports the future thesis process.

Exam schedules

Schedule is in LEARN.

Content scheduling

In this course you will learn to write 12-step research plan and report your 3rd year project work. This course is essential part pf your 3rd year study project, and it will lead you to the Thesis process.

Evaluation scale

1-5

Assessment methods and criteria

Project report will be evaluated by Maarit Kalmakurki (research) and English teacher (language and referring).